...and how many lurkers have popped up too. Where's Linda Lurker! That's what I wanna know. If she doesn't show .I'm off to the pet shop to make sure she's still alive.And Stella's coming with me to say hello. :)

Russell -- I'd also like to add my belated congrats to the long list of well-wishers. It's always a pleasure to read your posts, and even more to chat when we get to see each other in Wellington. All power to your pixels :)

Thanks. You should have seen me on a good day ;) I received a job offer from a PAS member a couple of years ago, which I didn't take as I thought it wasn't on my career path... whatever that is! I still don't know if that was the right decision, but I'm extremely grateful all the same.

Another lurker materialises to congratulate RB et al on all their excellent work over the last 10 years. Viva Public Address!

Been lurking since the start of PA, and before that listened to Hard News on bFM. Cheers Russell, especially for sharing so much of your time and your life with us. And respect to the responders for responses which are so often amusing, enlightened, and passionate.

We hope to make it along to one of the events, but have a new baby due any day now, so other priorities...

A special appreciation for the posts & responses re the Chch quakes - family we have there have been doing it hard - one of my bro's is living in his house with gaps in ceiling & wall, asbestos, mould etc, and no end in sight.